By Adrienne Fong
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ARTICLES
A. Niger, ECOWAS & Western Imperialism in Africa – August 16, 2023
Niger, ECOWAS & Western Imperialism in Africa (consortiumnews.com)
B. ‘This Is Huge’: Judge Sides With Montana Youths in Historic Climate Ruling – August 14, 2023
‘This Is Huge’: Judge Sides With Montana Youths in Historic Climate Ruling (commondreams.org)
C. Whether It’s the WTO or the WHO, Global Governance Is Undemocratic – august 14, 2023
Whether It’s the WTO or the WHO, Global Governance Is Undemocratic – Organic Consumers
D. Driverless cars won the day. What comes next? Plugging them in — and fighting – August 14. 2023
Driverless cars won the day. What comes next? Plugging them in — and fighting. – Mission Local
See Event # 9
E. Caroline Kennedy Says US Open to Assange Plea Deal – August 14, 2023
F. 14 Palestinian prisoners now on hunger strike to confront administrative detention as movement grows in occupation jails – August 13, 2023
G. As 93 Confirmed Dead, Locals Fear Lahaina Rebuild Dominated by Rich Outsiders – August 13, 2023
https://www.commondreams.org/news/lahaina-fire-disaster-capitalism
H. The real problem with the CPUC’s robotaxi decision – August 11, 2023
The real problem with the CPUC’s robotaxi decision – 48 hills
I. YouTube bans Scott Ritter – August 11, 2023
https://www.rt.com/news/581164-youtube-bans-scott-ritter/
J. Starbucks store in San Francisco’s Sunset District is latest to unionize – August 11, 2023
https://www.ktvu.com/news/starbucks-store-in-san-franciscos-sunset-district-is-latest-to-unionize
See Petition # 1
K. Updates on the GMO Mosquito Release – August 8, 2023
Updates on the GMO Mosquito Release – Organic Consumers
4 PETITIONS
1. Sign the Petition in Support of Starbucks Workers’ Right To Unionize!
2. Ban Fish-Killing Tire Chemical 6PPD
SIGN: Ban Fish-Killing Tire Chemical 6PPD (actionnetwork.org)
3. Demand Congress remove the shield of protection from police
See Event # 3
4. Reject Republican war rhetoric against Mexico
SIGN: Sign the petition: Reject Republican war rhetoric against Mexico (dailykos.com)
EVENTS / ACTIONS
Thursday, August 12 – Wednesday, August 23
Thursday, August 17
1. Thursday, 11:00am, Protest in San Francisco & Fresno at ICE
ICE Field Office
630 Sansome St.
SF
Stop Security Abusive Pat Downs!
Freedom & Justice Now
Immigrants detained by ICE at Mesa Verde and Golden State Annex – two California detention centers run by the for-profit prison company GEO Group – have been on a labor strike for over a year to protest $1-a-day pay. They started a hunger strike six months ago. Members of Congress sent a letter to DHS three months ago. They continue to face retaliation and sexually abusive pat downs. We need accountability and collective liberation!
Join the Mesa Verde – Golden State Annex Strike Support Committee to hold ICE and GEO accountable for retaliation and abuse against immigrants detained in the Central Valley!
This is also supported by NLG
Info: Facebook
2. Thursday, 4;00pm – 5:00pm (PT); 7:00pm – 8:00pm (ET), Sanctions and Climate Change
On line registration: Sanctions & Climate Change (everyaction.com)
This webinar will explore the intersection between the United States’ use of sanctions within foreign policy and the impact that they have on climate change. The Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Global Peace Policy Team has researched information and case studies about sanctions, while also exploring how those sanctions led to a worsening climate crisis that could have been preventable.
The speakers will include: Alexandra Oikonomou, Darlene Uzoigwe, Tate Underwood, Ife Adedokun, Sierra Valdez, Amiel Katz, Mahmoud Al-Thabata, Vikram Kolli, Caroline Gao, Katia Anastas, Cole Cochrane, Stephanie Chen, Brian Jeon, Rishi Hazra, Daniel Patel, Irati Egorho Diez, & Iris Cheng
Host: Massachusetts Peace Action
Friday, August 18
3. Friday, August 18, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Revolutionary Friday: Shut Down the San Francisco Police Officers Association
SF Police Officers Association (outside)
800 Bryant ST. (@ 6th Street)
SF
Action is outside on the flat sidewalk (no incline)
All are welcomed.
This week we’ll be at the POA, with signs, banners and chalking the sidewalk, bringing attention to the crimes of the SFPD, and calling District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins to Resign!
Demands:
– Charge & Jail All Killer Cops with Murder!
– Abolish The Police
–Create a new unarmed police entity, responsible to the communities they are to serve and protect.
– Declare the Police Officers Association A Non-Grata organization
– Abolish The ‘Officers Bill Of Rights’
– this document has been used to protect officers from prosecution
– Call on SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to RESIGN!
Brooke Jenkins says she advocates for police accountability, she has failed to commit to her word.
Her recent actions:
On July 18, 2023, Darby Williams from Brooke Jenkins office had the case against SFPD Kenneth Cha officially dismissed for the homicide of Sean Moore.
On May 15th, Jenkins announced that she would not be filing charges against Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, the private security guard who shot Brown.
On May 19th her office officially dismissed the case against former SFPD officer Christopher Samayoa, for the killing of Keita O’Neil
On May 11, 2023, Jenkins dismissed the charges on SFPD’s officer Christopher Flores for the shooting of Jamaica Hampton
Host: Revolutionary Workers United Front
4. Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil – August, 2023
Corner of Masonic and Haight
Golden Gate Park Panhandle
SF
Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil, 6 to 8 pm (Pacific Time) Friday, August 18, and the third Friday of every month, at the corner of Masonic and Fell, in the Golden Gate Park Panhandle, San Francisco.
We will have our usual signs, music, candles, and snacks.
Join us for the whole two hours or for just five minutes.
Everybody welcome!
Info: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil – August, 2023 | Facebook
5. Friday, 7:00pm Black August 2023: Slaves No More!
In person
PSL
2969 Mission St
SF
Online registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
-Info will be provided after registration
From George Jackson to Mumia Abu-Jamal, we condemn the oppressive conditions of U.S. prisons and re-commit ourselves to calling for the release of all political prisoners. Join us as we remember the long and storied tradition of black freedom fighters who understood that our liberation will not be handed to us!
Saturday, August 19
6. Saturday, 9:00am – 11:30am, Free virtual screening of the documentary film “Two Kids A Day
Webinar registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
On average, two Palestinian kids are arrested every night by the Israeli army. They are interrogated, tried, and sent to prison. “Two Kids A Day” describes the use of minors’ arrests to control and repress Palestinian society.
The film screening will be followed by a discussion with film Director David Wachsmann, producer Mohamad Babai, and (possibly) Advocate Moria Shlomot.
Info: Free virtual screening of the documentary film “Two Kids A Day” : Indybay
Sunday, August 20
7. Sunday, 12 Noon – 1:30pm (PT) 3:00pm – 4:30pm (ET), Q&A Discussion of the film “The Truth: Lost At Sea”
Online registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
NOTE: After you register, you will immediately get an Approved response – BUT then look in your email for an email From: Zoom with the word “Confirmation” at the end of the subject line…there you’ll find the link and password to watch the film in advance of the Salon event.
In May 2010, an international flotilla of six unarmed civilian vessels, carrying citizens from dozens of countries (including the US), defied Israel’s complete naval blockade to deliver much needed construction materials and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Under the cover of darkness, the most powerful military force in the Middle East dispatched heavily armed commandos via speedboats and helicopters to seize the Mavi Marmara, resulting in the tragic deaths of nine activists. “The Truth: LOST AT SEA” presents authentic footage and narration by a survivor to reveal the factual sequence of events, shedding light on how traditional and online media platforms manipulated and vilified human rights advocates who dedicated themselves to raising awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
Register and join us on August 20 at 3:00 PM Eastern for a discussion of the flotillas – then and now – and Israel’s response with: – Rifat Audeh: director, producer, activist, survivor of 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla – Ann Wright: Ret’d US Army Colonel, 2010, 2015, & 2016 Gaza Freedom Flotillas, 2018 ground crew – Awni Farhat: Gaza activist, 2018 & 2023 Gaza Freedom Flotilla participant Our moderator will be Alex McDonald: Author, educator, activist, and 2018 and 2023 Gaza Freedom Flotilla participant.
Info: Q&A Discussion of the film “The Truth: Lost At Sea” : Indybay
Monday, August 21
8. Monday, 6:00pm – 7:00p, Monthly Gathering at Alex Nieto’s Altar
In person
Alex’s Altar
Bernal Hill
SF
All are welcomed to join Alex’s parents Refugio and Elvira Nieto as they remember Alex and their call for justice.
On March 21, 2014, Alex was murdered by SFPD officers Jason Sawyer, Richard Schiff, Nathan Chew, and Roger Morse, with 59 bullets.
DA Gacon (at the time) declined to file criminal charges against the officers.
There is still no justice for Alex nor other victims of police terror in SF!
Wednesday, August 23
9. Wednesday, 10:30am, Press Conference: Health and Safety Emergency In SF RoboTaxi Press Conference At Cruise Lot
530 10th St/Bryant St Next To Costco
San Francisco, CA
SHUT THEM DOWN NOW!
The continuing dangers and threats to health and safety emergency on the streets of San Francisco require that the City of San Francisco shutdown these Robo-Taxis run
by GM’s Cruise and Google’s Waymo.
They are a catastrophe waiting to happen as the San Francisco as the San Francisco Fire Chief has said yet Mayor London Breed welcomed the CPUC decision and Governor
Gavin Newsom took $10 million from Googe in 2020.
Who are they representing, the tech billionaires or the people of San Francisco? AI and technology should benefit the working people and public instead of the billionaires
who really run the CPUC.
The San Francisco Police also could also immediately impound the cars since they are violating many vehicular codes every hour of every day that they are on the road.
DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR A DISASTER
The Newsom hand picked California Public Utilitiy Commission and DMV has said that these companies will regulate themselves and under their logic the people of
San Francisco are guinea pigs for the testing of AI and the development of these autonomous vehicles. This technology will destroy the taxi industry, bleed public transit and eliminate tens of thousands of jobs.
The shutdown of ten Cruise cars in North Beach on Friday August 11 was blamed on the Overland Festival by Cruise, When Waymo killed a dog they blamed the dog.
Newsom even allowed his appointee John Arnold to vote on this insanity even though Arnold represented GM’s Cruise for years as chief counsel.
We cannot afford to wait for someone to be injured or die because of another road blockage of these robotaxis.
Press Conference initiated by
United Front Committee For A LABOR PARTY
